Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say.” New Living Translation And I know his commands lead to eternal life; so I say whatever the Father tells me to say.” English Standard Version And I know that his commandment is eternal life. What I say, therefore, I say as the Father has told me.” Berean Standard Bible And I know that His command leads to eternal life. So I speak exactly what the Father has told Me to say.” Berean Literal Bible And I know that His commandment is eternal life. Therefore what I speak, as the Father has said to Me, so I speak." King James Bible And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak. New King James Version And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak.” New American Standard Bible And I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore the things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me.” NASB 1995 “I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore the things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me.” NASB 1977 “And I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore the things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me.” Legacy Standard Bible And I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore the things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me.” Amplified Bible I know that His commandment is eternal life. So the things I speak, I speak [in accordance with His exact instruction,] just as the Father has told Me.” Christian Standard Bible I know that his command is eternal life. So the things that I speak, I speak just as the Father has told me.” Holman Christian Standard Bible I know that His command is eternal life. So the things that I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me.” American Standard Version And I know that his commandment is life eternal: the things therefore which I speak, even as the Father hath said unto me, so I speak. Contemporary English Version I know that his commands will bring eternal life. This is why I tell you exactly what the Father has told me. English Revised Version And I know that his commandment is life eternal: the things therefore which I speak, even as the Father hath said unto me, so I speak. GOD'S WORD® Translation I know that what he commands is eternal life. Whatever I say is what the Father told me to say." Good News Translation And I know that his command brings eternal life. What I say, then, is what the Father has told me to say." International Standard Version And I know that what he commands brings eternal life. What I speak, therefore, I speak just as the Father has told me." Majority Standard Bible And I know that His command leads to eternal life. So I speak exactly what the Father has told Me to say.? NET Bible And I know that his commandment is eternal life. Thus the things I say, I say just as the Father has told me." New Heart English Bible I know that his commandment is everlasting life. The things therefore which I speak, even as the Father has said to me, so I speak." Webster's Bible Translation And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatever I speak therefore, even as the Father said to me, so I speak. Weymouth New Testament And I know that His command is the Life of the Ages. What therefore I speak, I speak just as the Father has bidden me." World English Bible I know that his commandment is eternal life. The things therefore which I speak, even as the Father has said to me, so I speak.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand I have known that His command is continuous life; what, therefore, I speak, according as the Father has said to Me, so I speak.” Berean Literal Bible And I know that His commandment is eternal life. Therefore what I speak, as the Father has said to Me, so I speak." Young's Literal Translation and I have known that His command is life age-during; what, therefore, I speak, according as the Father hath said to me, so I speak.' Smith's Literal Translation And I know that his command is life eternal: therefore what I speak, as the Father said to me, so I speak. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I know that his commandment is life everlasting. The things therefore that I speak, even as the Father said unto me, so do I speak. Catholic Public Domain Version And I know that his commandment is eternal life. Therefore, the things that I speak, just as the Father has said to me, so also do I speak.” New American Bible And I know that his commandment is eternal life. So what I say, I say as the Father told me.” New Revised Standard Version And I know that his commandment is eternal life. What I speak, therefore, I speak just as the Father has told me.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I know that his commandment is life everlasting; these things therefore which I speak, just as my Father told me, so I speak. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “I know that his commandments are eternal life, therefore, these things which I am speaking, just as The Father tells me, thus I speak.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd I know that his commandment is life eternal. What things I speak therefore, as the Father has said to me, so I speak. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament And I know that his commandment is life eternal: therefore the things which I speak to you, just as the Father spake to me, so speak I. Mace New Testament and I know that it is a commission of eternal life: whatever therefore I say, I deliver just as the father directed me. Weymouth New Testament And I know that His command is the Life of the Ages. What therefore I speak, I speak just as the Father has bidden me." Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Belief and Unbelief…49I have not spoken on My own, but the Father who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to say it. 50And I know that His command leads to eternal life. So I speak exactly what the Father has told Me to say.” Cross References John 5:19-30 So Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing by Himself, unless He sees the Father doing it. For whatever the Father does, the Son also does. / The Father loves the Son and shows Him all He does. And to your amazement, He will show Him even greater works than these. / For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes. ... John 14:10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you, I do not speak on My own. Instead, it is the Father dwelling in Me, performing His works. John 7:16-17 “My teaching is not My own,” Jesus replied. “It comes from Him who sent Me. / If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own. John 8:28 So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing on My own, but speak exactly what the Father has taught Me. John 14:24 Whoever does not love Me does not keep My words. The word that you hear is not My own, but it is from the Father who sent Me. John 3:34 For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. John 6:38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me. John 17:8 For I have given them the words You gave Me, and they have received them. They knew with certainty that I came from You, and they believed that You sent Me. John 8:26 “I have much to say about you and much to judge. But the One who sent Me is truthful, and what I have heard from Him, I tell the world.” John 5:36-37 But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me that the Father has sent Me. / And the Father who sent Me has Himself testified about Me. You have never heard His voice nor seen His form, John 14:31 But I do exactly what the Father has commanded Me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Get up! Let us go on from here. John 15:15 No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you. John 17:4 I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do. Deuteronomy 18:18-19 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. / And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name. Isaiah 50:4-5 The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. / The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back. Treasury of Scripture And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatever I speak therefore, even as the Father said to me, so I speak. his. John 6:63,68 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life… John 17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. John 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. Jump to Previous Ages Bidden Command Commandment Eternal Everlasting Life Order Speak Whatever WhatsoeverJump to Next Ages Bidden Command Commandment Eternal Everlasting Life Order Speak Whatever WhatsoeverJohn 12 1. Jesus excuses Mary anointing his feet.9. The people flock to see Lazarus. 10. The chief priests consult to kill him. 12. Jesus rides into Jerusalem. 20. Greeks desire to see Jesus. 23. He foretells his death. 37. The people are generally blinded; 42. yet many chief rulers believe, but do not confess him; 44. therefore Jesus calls earnestly for confession of faith. And I know that His command leads to eternal life. This phrase emphasizes the certainty and authority of Jesus' knowledge. The use of "I know" underscores Jesus' divine insight and intimate relationship with the Father. The "command" refers to the divine instructions and teachings given by God, which are consistent with the message of salvation throughout the Bible. In the context of the Gospel of John, eternal life is a central theme, often associated with belief in Jesus as the Son of God (John 3:16, John 17:3). The concept of eternal life is not just a future promise but a present reality for believers, signifying a quality of life that begins with faith in Christ. This assurance of eternal life is rooted in the Old Testament promises of a new covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-34) and is fulfilled in Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). So I speak exactly what the Father has told Me to say. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking about His divine mission and the authority of His words, which come directly from God the Father. 2. God the Father The source of the command that Jesus refers to, emphasizing the divine origin and authority of Jesus' teachings. 3. Eternal Life The ultimate promise and result of following God's command, highlighting the spiritual and everlasting nature of Jesus' message. 4. The Audience While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, Jesus is addressing both His disciples and the broader group of listeners, including Jewish leaders and the general public. 5. Jerusalem The location where Jesus is speaking, during the time leading up to His crucifixion, adding urgency and significance to His words. Teaching Points Divine Authority of Jesus' WordsJesus' teachings are not merely human wisdom but are divinely ordained. As believers, we should approach His words with reverence and obedience. The Promise of Eternal Life The command of God, as delivered by Jesus, leads to eternal life. This should be a source of hope and motivation for believers to live according to His teachings. Obedience to God's Command Just as Jesus was obedient to the Father, we are called to follow His example. Our obedience is a reflection of our faith and trust in God's promises. The Importance of Listening to Jesus In a world with many voices, prioritizing the words of Jesus is crucial. His teachings are the path to truth and life. Unity with the Father Jesus' unity with the Father serves as a model for our relationship with God. Through Christ, we are invited into a deep, abiding relationship with the Father.(50) And I know that his commandment is life everlasting.--i.e., the commission of the Messianic work. It is better to read here, as before, eternal life. (Comp. John 3:15, et al.) The Son speaks not of Himself, but He speaks as executing this commission, which brings spiritual and eternal life to the world. It could not be otherwise. This commandment being eternal life, the whole teaching of the Messiah must simply be an utterance of it. As the Father said unto me, so I speak.--This clause answers to "what I should say and what I should speak" in the last verse. The external revelation is regarded as the work of the Son. That which the Father says is the truth revealed, and the matter and form are here identified. Greek Andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. I know οἶδα (oida) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. command ἐντολὴ (entolē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1785: An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. leads to ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. eternal αἰώνιός (aiōnios) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 166: From aion; perpetual. life. ζωὴ (zōē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 2222: Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. So οὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. I ἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. speak λαλῶ (lalō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. exactly καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb Strong's 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. what ἃ (ha) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Father Πατήρ (Patēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. has told εἴρηκέν (eirēken) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2046: Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say. Me μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. to say.” λαλῶ (lalō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. Links John 12:50 NIVJohn 12:50 NLT John 12:50 ESV John 12:50 NASB John 12:50 KJV John 12:50 BibleApps.com John 12:50 Biblia Paralela John 12:50 Chinese Bible John 12:50 French Bible John 12:50 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: John 12:50 I know that his commandment is eternal (Jhn Jo Jn) |
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